CPU Showdown

Core i7-13790FvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X

The Core i7-13790F is a compact, power-sipping 16-core CPU for mainstream gaming and everyday work, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a massive 64-core workstation monster for heavy rendering and multi-tasking.

Intel Core i7-13790F
16C / 24T · 65W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
64C / 128T · 350W
Intel

Core i7-13790F

Raptor Lake-S · 10 nm · 2023

25score
3.4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
16 / 24
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
5.2 GHz
L3 Cache
33 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

86score
3.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.4 GHz
L3 Cache
256 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Core i7-13790F
25
Ryzen Threadripper 9980XWinner
86
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X leads by 244.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#51Core i9-13900T26
#52Core i7-13790F25
#53Core 7 253PQE25
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsCore i7-13790FRyzen Threadripper 9980X
Cores
Total Cores1664
Threads24128
Base Clock2.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock5.2 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache32 MB64 MB
L3 Cache33 MB256 MB
Platform
Socket1700sTR5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP65W350W
General
Process10 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins overall for its vastly higher core count and multithreaded performance, leaving the Core i7-13790F in the dust for heavy workloads.

Best value

For budget and value buyers, the Core i7-13790F is the smarter pick due to its much lower power draw and sufficient speed for everyday tasks.

When the other wins

The Core i7-13790F is the right choice if you need a quiet, efficient office PC and never run massively parallel software.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i7-13790F better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 25 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-13790F in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i7-13790F?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 244% faster than the Core i7-13790F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i7-13790F or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Core i7-13790F is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.